Let's read a curious little piece by Argentinian writer: Jorge Luis Borges. Largely responsible for establishing the genre of magical realism, Borges and the other writers here are writing something called "meta fiction".
Meta fiction examines the conventions and structure of narrative, often exposing the invisible conventions of writing to the reader. In this case, the authors are writing about their other "selves" - the writer part of them.
Now you try. Separate yourself into two parts: you and your writer part. Similar to the pieces you have read, write a 500-750 word essay in which you explain your other
"writer" half.
Please note: there is no wrong way to do this per se. Use the packet as a model but make the essay your own.
During 4th period, we will be moving to room 240. When the first bell rings, gather your materials, save your work. Be in room 240 before the second bell rings please.
We will be taking notes, you will need your journal/notebook.
I will be collecting and checking notebooks Wednesday by the way.
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